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Randall Cobb, family 'lucky to be alive' after Nashville home catches on fire
View Date:2024-12-23 16:07:20
Randall Cobb and his family are "safe and healthy" after their Nashville home caught on fire, with his wife Aiyda Cobb adding "we are lucky to be alive."
Aiyda Cobb said on her Instagram story on Wednesday the Tesla charger in the garage of their home caught on fire and quickly spread. She added the family, which includes their three sons, were able to get out of the house "with nothing but the clothes on our back and no shoes on our feet."
In a joint Instagram post, Randall and Aiyda Cobb thanked all the people for reaching out to them while giving an update on what transpired. They also shared videos of what their home looks like after the damage of the fire.
"First and foremost, we are safe and healthy," the post reads. "We got out of the house and I was able to go back in and get our dog, Louie. We can't thank Chief Caruthers, Captain Irvin and the Nashville Fire Department enough for their swift action.
"I can't get the image of the brave firefighter getting into position out of my head; he didn't even have water to shoot yet. I truly thought the cars were going to explode and that we would lose him to this tragedy. He is a true hero."
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The couple said they don't know if anything if the home will be salvageable but the situation has served as a remind "that nothing is more important than the health of our family."
"We are grateful for our incredible community in Nashville, and the support from our close friends that have given us a temporary roof over our heads and shoulders to lean on," the couple said.
The wide receiver has played 13 seasons in the NFL, most recently playing with the New York Jets. He is currently a free agent. In his career, he has 677 catches for 8,220 yards and 59 touchdowns.
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